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      Federal Office Building No. 8, now known as the O’Neill House Office Building, under original construction. Photo courtesy of the FDA.

History & Discoveries

  Then & Now: O'Neill House Office Building
By erin nelson |October 18, 2017
A brief history of the O'Neill House Office Building. Originally known as Federal Office Building No. 8, and once home of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. House of Representatives voted to name the building after the late former Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill in 2012.
    Capitol Visitor Center architecture that borrows from historic Capitol Building architecture.

From the Architect

  Architect's Notebook: Signs of Respect
By stephen t ayers |October 11, 2017
The Architect of the Capitol believes that when making additions to historic buildings, especially on the U.S. Capitol campus, we are not to copy or try to match the historic building, but rather we are to differentiate the new features so we don't create a false sense of history.
    Bill Burns, an Architect of the Capitol Woodcrafter Supervisor in the Planning and Project Management's Construction Division.

Doing Good

  A Series of Compassionate Events
By justin kieffer |August 16, 2017
One person's small act of compassion can start a chain reaction of kindness. This doing good story is of an AOC woodcrafter supervisor who volunteers with an organization focused on providing physical, mental and emotional aid through its orphanage, school, health clinic in Kenya.
    The deburring tool used to remove sharp edges from sheet metal.

Behind the Scenes

  Two Thumbs Up for Taking the Edge Off
By franklin bradley |August 9, 2017
A small and seemingly simple tool used by the Architect of the Capitol sheet metal mechanics reduces injuries by saving hands, which is why we give it two thumbs up as a cool tool. This deburring tool removes sharp edges from metal which must be custom fit to unique spaces.
    The bronze Amateis Doors are on display in the House Wing of the U.S. Capitol, across from the Bulfinch stairway near the Memorial Door entrance.

History & Discoveries

  The Doors to Nowhere
By erin nelson |August 2, 2017
Few doors are created to lead to nowhere, but that is exactly where the U.S. Capitol's famed Amateis Doors have always led. As plans were being developed in 1901 to reface the West Front, designs began for a set of bronze doors that would be comparable to those at the entrances of the East Front.
    Group photo of the Architect of the Capitol high-voltage electricians on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.

Behind the Scenes

  High-Voltage Team Powers the Powerful
By franklin bradley |July 26, 2017
Learn how the AOC's High-Voltage team keeps the campus running.
    A skylight allows natural light to fill the hallway once occupied by a courtyard at the U.S. Capitol.

History & Discoveries

  Then & Now: U.S. Capitol Courtyards
By erin nelson |July 19, 2017
A look back at the transformation of the courtyards that once existed on the U.S. Capitol's West Front. Originally, they had provided natural light and ventilation to the basement but, as the need for more space materialized, they became meeting rooms, offices and connecting hallways.
    The gilded Torch of Knowledge above the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building.

From the Architect

  Architect's Notebook: What We Hold Precious
By stephen t ayers |July 12, 2017
Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers reflects on use of precious in decorative elements of the Library of Congress, including the Torch of Knowledge, Great Hall and Main Reading Room. Gold, copper, bronze and aluminum elements play an important role in the inspiration of the Jefferson Building.
    A view of the Capitol after the British burning on the 24th August 1814.

History & Discoveries

  Fires, Flight, Flag: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner
By franklin bradley |June 14, 2017
When British troops burned the U.S. Capitol and White House during the War of 1812, three lesser-known elements of American history came together.
    Elliott Woods, 6th Architect of the Capitol

Behind the Scenes

  Elliott Woods: Superintendent, Experimenter, Operatic Composer... Kazoo Player?
By kristen frederick |May 25, 2017
Described during his lifetime as hardworking and humble, our sixth Architect of the Capitol can be considered an American success story.
    Ducklings using the special duck ramps at the Capitol Reflecting Pool.

History & Discoveries

  Three Quacks for Union Square Duck Ramps
By erin courtney |May 15, 2017
Since its completion, the Capitol Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C, has been a popular attraction – for ducks and humans! See the ramps developed to safely and effectively assist ducklings climbing out of the pool or returning to it once out of the water.
    Painting of people.

Behind the Scenes

  Family Connections at the Capitol
By wayne kehoe |April 24, 2017
Being at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., can be a family affair, literally! A volunteer at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center describes two pieces of U.S. Capitol art that he has a connection to through his ancestors - William Brewster and Johnathan Trumbull.
    AOC's Joel Evans standing with the Supreme Court Building in the background.

Doing Good

  A Supreme Choice for Developing Area Youth
By sarah davis |April 19, 2017
What started as a boy's after-school project request has turned into a man's mission. This doing good story is of an AOC Supreme Court electrician who volunteers with 4-H, a youth development organization that aims to provide young people with hands-on learning experiences.
    Lunette above a door of the modern-day Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

History & Discoveries

  Artfully Yours, Benjamin Franklin
By erin courtney |April 17, 2017
Benjamin Franklin remains one of the most celebrated figures in American history. From birth to death, Franklin led a complex and interesting life. The many pieces of art in the United States Capitol Building that include his image reflect his immense impact on our nation's development.
    Senate Park Fountain

History & Discoveries

  By the Numbers: Senate Fountain
By andrew dentamaro |April 12, 2017
One of the overlooked gems on Washington D.C.'s Capitol Hill, the Senate fountain, is nestled between Union Station and the U.S. Capitol, atop the Senate upper park. The hexagonal granite fountain operated for the first time in July 1932 and is designed with many unique features.
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